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Robotics Companies Partner to Develop Innovative Snake Robot

Robotics Companies Partner to Develop Innovative Snake Robot

RMUS has combined forces with Sarcos Robotics to develop the Guardian S ‘snake’ robot.


News May 14, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
Drivers and Trends in Industrial Ethernet

Drivers and Trends in Industrial Ethernet

The following will take a look at Industrial communications trends and drivers for industrial Ethernets.


News May 13, 2020 by Jeff Kerns
Predicting Motion Control in Soft Robots: Researchers Discover Breakthrough in Real-Time Physics Engine

Predicting Motion Control in Soft Robots: Researchers Discover Breakthrough in Real-Time Physics Engine

The findings come from a collaboration between the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Carnegie Mellon University.


How to Choose the Right Multimeter

How to Choose the Right Multimeter

Most every engineer knows that there is no replacement for having the correct tool. This is especially important in testing and repair when every subtle characteristic of the tool may influence the readings.


KUKA Deploys Over 50 Robots for E-Mobility Provider’s Production Lines 

KUKA Deploys Over 50 Robots for E-Mobility Provider’s Production Lines 

A new project from KUKA and one of his partners, SAR Elektronic GmbH, will help build production and inspection lines for a German automotive supplier.


MSA Safety Introduces New Gas Monitor For Industrial Applications

MSA Safety Introduces New Gas Monitor For Industrial Applications

MSA Safety provides a new gas detection monitor that can be used on a stand-alone basis or for remote sensing applications.


News May 11, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Understanding the Different Types of Multimeters

Understanding the Different Types of Multimeters

Recognizing the value of a multimeter is a great first step. It’s important to know why a meter may help to save time during design and troubleshooting, and therefore save money.


Predictive vs. Preventive Maintenance

Predictive vs. Preventive Maintenance

This article covers how predictive and preventive maintenance work, the types of each form of maintenance, and applications in which each is used.


PAC vs. PLC: Introduction and Uses

PAC vs. PLC: Introduction and Uses

In the world of automation, PLCs and PACs are often at the center of the action. But where did these machines come from, what are the functional differences between the two, and what applications are they best suited for?


Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches FR-E800 Series of Variable Frequency Drives

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches FR-E800 Series of Variable Frequency Drives

Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduces its new series of variable frequency drives with multi-purpose inverter and more.


News May 08, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Hackers Target PLCs and SCADA Systems at Water Facilities in Israel

Hackers Target PLCs and SCADA Systems at Water Facilities in Israel

The Israeli Government has issued a security alert last week after hackers targeted SCADA systems across the country.


The Importance of Multimeters

The Importance of Multimeters

The voltmeter, or more often the multimeter, is an incredible tool, capable of troubleshooting nearly every electrical system and fault in existence.


FieldComm Group Announces HART-IP Developer Kit For Industrial Instrumentation

FieldComm Group Announces HART-IP Developer Kit For Industrial Instrumentation

Automation systems organization FieldComm Group has announced the availability of a new development platform for HART-IP enabled instruments last week.


Crimp Or Solder: Choosing A Proper Connection Method

Crimp Or Solder: Choosing A Proper Connection Method

In today’s’ world, a lot of connections are going wireless. But that signal has to start somewhere, and it’s likely to start on a wire. That wire has to connect to other hardware, like antennas, transducers, and computers to name just a few.


Realtime Robotics Unveils New Realtime Controller With PLC Compatibility

Realtime Robotics Unveils New Realtime Controller With PLC Compatibility

Realtime Robotics announce the release of its new Realtime Controller. How will this device accelerate and simplify robotic automation?


News May 06, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerson Signs Agreement with YPF to Deliver High-Quality Subsurface Data

Emerson Signs Agreement with YPF to Deliver High-Quality Subsurface Data

YPF collaborates with Emerson to utilize its market-leading exploration and production software for seismic data interpretation and visualization.


News May 06, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
An Introduction to Key Algorithms Used in SLAM

An Introduction to Key Algorithms Used in SLAM

The use of algorithms is essential in order to get simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) to work successfully. This article introduces some of the main algorithms used, both common and state-of-the-art.


U.S. Senators Urge Cybersecurity Officials to Take Action on COVID-19 Related Hacking Attempts

U.S. Senators Urge Cybersecurity Officials to Take Action on COVID-19 Related Hacking Attempts

Some senators sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defence to prompt efforts in fight against hackers targeting the healthcare industry during the pandemic.


ABB Expands Its Robotstudio to Enable PC-Controlled Robot Motion

ABB Expands Its Robotstudio to Enable PC-Controlled Robot Motion

ABB provides a new add on to its RobotStudio, Robot Control Mate, to provide users with more efficient remote robot motion control. 


News May 05, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
MIT Scientists Create New Muscle-Controlled Robot System

MIT Scientists Create New Muscle-Controlled Robot System

MIT scientists have created a muscle-controlled system that allows pilots to control drones via wearable sensors.